Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Spring Break Mt. Bachelor Expedition.
Spring Break Mt. Bachelor Expedition. from Kevin Castanheira on Vimeo.
Spring Break Snowboards were conceived as a vacation from conventional board design where the looser the shape of the deck and more uncommon the ingredients translates to more flavor being brought to the party. Corey Smith is the mad scientist behind Spring Break and each handmade creation is a study in abstract descent theory. Check out this documentation of the latest Spring Break test expedition from Mt. Bachelor, OR.
Early Season Pass Deals for 2013
From Ski Dazzle:
Nor-Cal
Homewood $259
Homewood has a number of options for your visit to their acclaimed resort. Family Season passes, Returning Season Pass, College Season Pass and more. Score on them now for the same rate thru October 1st Homewood Link
Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows $429
Score the Bronze Pass at the low rate of $429 / Silver $519 / Gold $749. You can also save big dollars on their College passes, Young Adult & Senior rates. Squaw is also a part of the "Mountain Collective" the new pass which includes Aspen/Snowmass, Alta and Jackson Hole. Squaw and Alpine Link
Dodge Ridge $279 by Oct. 31
Renew by October 31st at midnight and still score on a Pre-Season Pass price! Special discounts for a pass renewal and more. Also, additional season-long programs available Dodge Ridge Link
Kirkwood Mountain Resort $439 (Tahoe Local Pass)
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Heavenly... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Kirkwood Link
Mt Rose $299
The Mt Rose pass is usually $377 but has been discounted to $299 until September 30th!! You can also save extra cash by getting the "Raw" pass, which has only a few restrictions. All unlimited passes include unrestricted lift access with NO void dates plus lots of perks!! Mt. Rose Link
Northstar-at-Tahoe $379
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Heavenly... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Northstar Link
Heavenly Mountain Resort $379
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Northstar... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Heavenly Link
Sugarbowl $329
The CORE pass can only be found at Sugarbowl, its signature pass! Sugarbowl Link
Sierra-at-Tahoe $359
rra always keeps it real, and with their totally unrestricted Season Pass, its easy to celebrate the real! This pass is even unrestricted on ALL holidays. Price goes up September 30th. Check it out, Sierra Link
Bear Valley $379
Renew your pass thru October 31 for just $379 or get it Opening Day for $469! Dig into the steep and the deep and enjoy outdoor fun at Bear Valley!And/or call the Bear Valley office for direct info 209.753.2301. Bear Valley Link
China Peak $339
This pass is regularly $419 -- Get the best perks with the BLACK pass!! This rate good thru Sept 30. And right now, the College Six-Pack is on sale = College Season Pass is just $99 when purchased in groups of six. All six passes must be purchased at one time, but talk about a deal!! Offer expires 10/31/12 China Peak Link
So-Cal
Bear Mountain Resort & Snow Summit $299
Double your options, get two mountains, and enjoy a fun event at Hot Dawgz and Handrails, the ultimate Winter kick-off party and one-day only Season Pass sale. Post-HDHR Season Pass prices are $299 June 1-Nov 18 otherwise & $349 after Nov 18
Bear Mountain Link
Mountain High Resort $329
Nor-Cal
Homewood $259
Homewood has a number of options for your visit to their acclaimed resort. Family Season passes, Returning Season Pass, College Season Pass and more. Score on them now for the same rate thru October 1st Homewood Link
Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows $429
Score the Bronze Pass at the low rate of $429 / Silver $519 / Gold $749. You can also save big dollars on their College passes, Young Adult & Senior rates. Squaw is also a part of the "Mountain Collective" the new pass which includes Aspen/Snowmass, Alta and Jackson Hole. Squaw and Alpine Link
Dodge Ridge $279 by Oct. 31
Renew by October 31st at midnight and still score on a Pre-Season Pass price! Special discounts for a pass renewal and more. Also, additional season-long programs available Dodge Ridge Link
Kirkwood Mountain Resort $439 (Tahoe Local Pass)
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Heavenly... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Kirkwood Link
Mt Rose $299
The Mt Rose pass is usually $377 but has been discounted to $299 until September 30th!! You can also save extra cash by getting the "Raw" pass, which has only a few restrictions. All unlimited passes include unrestricted lift access with NO void dates plus lots of perks!! Mt. Rose Link
Northstar-at-Tahoe $379
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Heavenly... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Northstar Link
Heavenly Mountain Resort $379
Like their sister EPIC pass mountains, Kirkwood & Northstar... you can score a local Tahoe pass for the low, low price of $399... OR ramp it up thru several different pass options when you order different levels of EPIC pass!! EPIC Pass Unltd $679 - EPIC Local $529 - Tahoe Local $439 - Tahoe Value $399. Many, many different options and changes this season Heavenly Link
Sugarbowl $329
The CORE pass can only be found at Sugarbowl, its signature pass! Sugarbowl Link
Sierra-at-Tahoe $359
rra always keeps it real, and with their totally unrestricted Season Pass, its easy to celebrate the real! This pass is even unrestricted on ALL holidays. Price goes up September 30th. Check it out, Sierra Link
Bear Valley $379
Renew your pass thru October 31 for just $379 or get it Opening Day for $469! Dig into the steep and the deep and enjoy outdoor fun at Bear Valley!And/or call the Bear Valley office for direct info 209.753.2301. Bear Valley Link
China Peak $339
This pass is regularly $419 -- Get the best perks with the BLACK pass!! This rate good thru Sept 30. And right now, the College Six-Pack is on sale = College Season Pass is just $99 when purchased in groups of six. All six passes must be purchased at one time, but talk about a deal!! Offer expires 10/31/12 China Peak Link
So-Cal
Bear Mountain Resort & Snow Summit $299
Double your options, get two mountains, and enjoy a fun event at Hot Dawgz and Handrails, the ultimate Winter kick-off party and one-day only Season Pass sale. Post-HDHR Season Pass prices are $299 June 1-Nov 18 otherwise & $349 after Nov 18
Bear Mountain Link
Mountain High Resort $329
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Snow on the Brain Blog Explanation
Scenario:
Getting on the lift after getting up a 4am and driving 4 hours to get to the mountain. You are tired, anxious and excited all in the same emotion. You get off the lift, strap in and ride down the snow covered mountain of glee. Maybe you fall, or maybe you rest for a moment. You take in the entire experience of the mountain. How quiet it is. How the cold mountain air feels in your lungs. How peaceful the trees and the environment makes you feel. This is why you do this. This is why you come to the snow again and again, year after year.
If your like me, no matter what time of the year, you can't stop thinking about being up in the mountains. Unfortunately those of us in the Bay Area only get about 6 months at the most of snow time to shred. This blog is for those that think about being in the snow all year long. Even in the summer months. That's what this blog is all about.
Snowboarding legend Tom Sims passes away
(Santa Barbara, CA) September 13, 2012 – Tom Sims, snowboarding legend and pioneer, died yesterday, September 12, 2012 near his home at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Sims suffered sudden cardiac arrest.
Sims is survived by his wife Hilary, sister Margie Sims Klinger of Santa Barbara, sons Tommy and Shane, daughter Sarah and step daughters Alexa and Kylie Wagner.
Sims built the first “skateboard for the snow” in 1963 and founded the SIMS® brand in 1976. He continued to revolutionize the sport of snowboarding for nearly four decades. Sims brought several industry firsts to the world of snowboarding including the first snowboard, first metal edge snowboard, first pro-model snowboard, first women’s specific snowboard and the first folding highback bindings. In addition to a lengthy list of podiums throughout his professional career, Sims was the primary snowboarding stunt double for "007" Roger Moore in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill. Throughout the years, he continued to be a driving force within SIMS, leading the growth and progression of the brand.
The Sims family wishes for all memorial donations to be directed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Online donations can be made in Sims honor here. The family will not be granting interviews at this time.
Tom’s accomplishments speak for themselves. A true pioneer, Tom brought forward thinking concepts and innovations that forever changed the landscape of the snow and skate industry.
R.I.P. Tom Sims
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